by Chad Jennings, USA TODAY Sports

by Chad Jennings, USA TODAY Sports

"It's starting to get out of control now," said outfielder Vernon Wells. "At first I was like, 'OK a few injuries. It's normal.' And each week, something new.

"It's not what you want obviously. But we're not going to make excuses. We've still got to go out and win games no matter who's in the lineup or who's on the mound."

They are doing well to cope despite 10 guys on the DL, sitting at 18-12 after Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Oakland Athletics. There's going to be an All-Star lineup that includes first baseman Mark Teixeira, shortstop Derek Jeter rehabbing today at the minor-league complex in Tampa.

Eduardo Nunez at least had his MRI come back negative after he came out of the series finale with tightness in the front of his left rib cage. The shortstop said he felt something up with his stomach in the first inning. He thought it had to do with food. Then it was bothering him to swing and throw, so manager Joe Girardi pulled him after four. Nunez is day-to-day and may not be good to go yet Tuesday night in Colorado.

Nunez was feeling down after he got back to the Stadium from New York Presbyterian. This is his chance to play with Derek Jeter down for at least the first half of the season. Nunez had already missed a pair of games on two occasions after getting hit by pitches.

"I feel bad for myself," Nunez said. "This is an opportunity for me. â?¦ There's nothing I can do."